Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the editorial and research teams from Hong Kong. His work examines how regulatory change and technology are reshaping banking and financial markets, with a particular focus on digital assets, financial crime and sanctions. Manesh is a former securities industry practitioner and holds a bachelor's degree in finance and banking. manesh@regulationasia.com
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
GASA Urges Policy Action to Address 'Global Threat' of Scams
08/10/2025
A new report finds over half of adults globally were targeted by scams last year, urging greater collaboration and provider accountability.
Structural Regulation
New Hong Kong Task Force to Help Mainland Firms "GoGlobal"
07/10/2025
A new task force will help mainland firms expand overseas, while potential rule changes could lower the bar for new IPOs.
Cybersecurity
FS-ISAC, Akamai Issue API Security Framework as DDoS Attacks Surge
07/10/2025
The new guidance comes as attacks on financial sector APIs jump 58%, with Asia Pacific becoming a key target for volumetric attacks.
Structural Regulation
HKMA Working to Expand its Disciplinary Toolkit - Report
07/10/2025
The proposal would grant the HKMA powers to fine and publicly reprimand banks, better aligning its authority with international standards.
Structural Regulation
Thailand Unveils 'Quick Win' Reforms to Revitalise Stock Market
07/10/2025
Regulators will streamline IPO rules, fast-track a new savings scheme, and boost enforcement to combat underperformance and attract foreign investment.
Payments & Settlements
Fast Payment Pricing a Balancing Act for APAC Regulators: BIS Paper
07/10/2025
A new BIS paper highlights the trade-offs between driving adoption and ensuring long-term viability, with varied pricing approaches seen across Asia.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Sibos: Europe's T+1 Shift to Poses Significant Challenges for APAC
07/10/2025
Industry leaders at Sibos 2025 warned that the complex shift requires immediate, industry-wide preparation, especially from the buy-side.
Payments & Settlements
G20 Payment Goals to Be Missed as Data Quality and Last-Mile Frictions Persist
06/10/2025
Regulators and industry leaders at Sibos 2025 flagged persistent last-mile frictions, data quality issues, and regulatory divergence as key roadblocks.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Sets New Family Office Target, Confirms Timeline for Tax Bill
06/10/2025
Christopher Hui confirmed that new legislation will be introduced in 2026 to expand tax concessions for family offices to include digital assets and carbon credits.
Payments & Settlements
RBI Rolls Out New Continuous Cheque Clearing System
06/10/2025
The RBI has rolled out a new continuous clearing system, cutting cheque settlement times from days to hours.
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